NC should steer clear of fracking

2:18 PM,
Apr. 26, 2013

Written by

Autumn Woodard
OPINION

Water is one of the most pressing issues of this century, and is expected to increase as a concern for human security. I am deeply concerned by the threat hydraulic fracturing (fracking) poses to water across our state.

Southern states are already vying for water resources to meet the needs of growing populations, and recent droughts have underlined the importance of water security. There is little compelling evidence that hydraulic fracturing can be done safely without damaging our aquifers and groundwater.

A 2011 study by Duke University shows that methane contamination of drinking ...